Lawrence, KS metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Lawrence, KS metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lawrence, KS metro area in its market cycle?
Lawrence, KS metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lawrence, KS metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $342K | ▼ -8.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▲ +29.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▲ +5.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 332 | ▲ +8.9% |
| Homes Sold | 81 | ▲ +2.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $184 | ▲ +2.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Lawrence, KS metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence, KS metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lawrence, KS metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lawrence, KS metro area?
The median sale price in Lawrence, KS metro area is $342K, having fallen 8.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Lawrence, KS metro area?
Lawrence, KS metro area scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Lawrence, KS metro area's Alpha Score?
Lawrence, KS metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (57/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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